The Peroorkada police arrested a 40-year-old man from Pappanamcode on charges of cheating people of large sums of money by promising them admissions to foreign universities.
The accused was identified as Roger, a resident of Sathyan Nagar, Pappanamcode. According to the police, he had taken large amounts as advance through ‘Alfa Mary Educational Trust’ promising them admissions. The admissions did not materialise and he allegedly refused to repay the money.
Roger has nearly 20 cases lodged against him across the State.
The police have launched an investigation to trace his accomplices.
